{"id":13899,"date":"2023-08-23T05:51:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T05:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=13899"},"modified":"2024-07-29T07:07:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T07:07:18","slug":"musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart","title":{"rendered":"A Simplified Guide to Musataha Agreement in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free ownership, usufruct, and Musataha are the three basic types of land ownership in Abu Dhabi. The various characteristics, conditions, and advantages of Musataha are covered in detail in this article. Musataha Agreement in Abu Dhabi creates a real property right (a right in rem) that entitles its holder to invest in, mortgage, lease, sell, or buy a piece of land belonging to a third party for a period of up to 50 years. By agreement of the parties, this right may be extended once for an additional 50 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f253a79a96f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f253a79a96f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Defining_Musataha_Contract\" title=\"Defining Musataha Contract\">Defining Musataha Contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Why_was_the_Musataha_Agreement_Introduced\" title=\"Why was the Musataha Agreement Introduced?\">Why was the Musataha Agreement Introduced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Enlist_Some_Benefits_of_the_Musataha_Agreement\" title=\"Enlist Some Benefits of the Musataha Agreement.\">Enlist Some Benefits of the Musataha Agreement.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#How_Does_Musataha_Agreement_Affect_the_Expats\" title=\"How Does Musataha Agreement Affect the Expats?\">How Does Musataha Agreement Affect the Expats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Difference_Between_the_Long_Lease_Contract_and_the_Musataha_Agreement\" title=\"Difference Between the Long Lease Contract and the Musataha Agreement?\">Difference Between the Long Lease Contract and the Musataha Agreement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Can_Long_Lease_Contract_and_a_Musataha_Agreement_Be_Swapped\" title=\"Can Long Lease Contract and a Musataha Agreement Be Swapped?\">Can Long Lease Contract and a Musataha Agreement Be Swapped?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Are_there_any_Conditions_for_Signing_a_Musataha_Contract\" title=\"Are there any Conditions for Signing a Musataha Contract?\">Are there any Conditions for Signing a Musataha Contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Cost_of_Acquiring_the_Musataha_Agreement\" title=\"Cost of Acquiring the Musataha Agreement?\">Cost of Acquiring the Musataha Agreement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#How_Does_One_Pay_the_Musataha_Fees\" title=\"How Does One Pay the Musataha Fees?\">How Does One Pay the Musataha Fees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#What_are_the_fees_for_Musataha\" title=\"What are the fees for Musataha?\">What are the fees for Musataha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#What_is_the_Musataha_law_in_Dubai\" title=\"What is the Musataha law in Dubai? \">What is the Musataha law in Dubai? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/musataha-agreement-in-abu-dhabi-misart\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Usufruct_and_Musataha\" title=\"What is the difference between Usufruct and Musataha?\">What is the difference between Usufruct and Musataha?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defining_Musataha_Contract\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining Musataha Contract<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certain kind of land ownership that enables its holder to rent a small area of public or government-owned land is a Musataha contract.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it grants the investor or property developer the right to cultivate the land for 10 to 50 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_Musataha_Agreement_Introduced\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why was the Musataha Agreement Introduced?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13905 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Musataha-Agreement.jpg\" alt=\"Introduced Musataha Agreement\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Musataha-Agreement.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Musataha-Agreement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Musataha-Agreement-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one main reason behind the introduction of the <strong>Musataha agreement in Abu Dhabi<\/strong> is to help and inspire investors to start real estate projects that are on a more secure and safe foundation; the Musataha idea was established throughout the UAE to encourage people to invest more and with utmost assurance in the real estate sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enlist_Some_Benefits_of_the_Musataha_Agreement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlist Some Benefits of the Musataha Agreement.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Musataha contract gives the possessor more freedom, comfort, and rights. This is very advantageous for individuals who want to take on lengthy and big real estate development projects. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Musataha agreement in Abu Dhabi gives the landowner&#8217;s permission for the property developer or investor to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a building together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the asset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A plot of land belonging to a third party may be invested in, mortgaged, leased, sold, or purchased for a set period of time (not to exceed 50 years).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the time frame has passed, the parties may renew the right once for an additional term of up to 50 years with mutual permission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Musataha_Agreement_Affect_the_Expats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Musataha Agreement Affect the Expats?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laws governing foreign nationals&#8217; property ownership vary from one emirate to the next. For use in Abu Dhabi for a property that the government holds, a standard version of the Musataha agreement has been introduced.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only UAE nationals are permitted to have a Musataha contract in the UAE. However, they are only permitted to be held by foreign nationals (and the companies they own) in specified investment zones where land ownership is not permitted. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, they are limited to a 50-year renewable term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_the_Long_Lease_Contract_and_the_Musataha_Agreement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difference Between the Long Lease Contract and the Musataha Agreement?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13908 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Difference-Between-the-Long-Lease-Contract-and-the-Musataha-Agreement.jpg\" alt=\"Difference Between the Long Lease Contract and Musataha Agreement\" width=\"975\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Difference-Between-the-Long-Lease-Contract-and-the-Musataha-Agreement.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Difference-Between-the-Long-Lease-Contract-and-the-Musataha-Agreement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Difference-Between-the-Long-Lease-Contract-and-the-Musataha-Agreement-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-lease agreements are the norm for land contracts in Abu Dhabi, but important distinctions between the two merit thought because Musataha contracts have some advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 536px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 56px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><strong>Long Lease Contract<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 56px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><strong>Musataha Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 160px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 160px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rights of ownership are not given to the property holder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 160px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The property holder has all the legal rights to make improvements to the property<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Own the improvements made during the term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tenant usually pays rent to the owner of the property<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of paying rent, the developer or investor may split profits with the landowner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contracts contain clauses for early termination or renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musataha contracts may not be renewed and therefore be more difficult to end early.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not applicable to this kind of contract<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Musataha contract holder may mortgage the property and obtain a bank loan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 50.303%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not applicable to this kind of contract<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 80px; width: 48.7273%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of death, the holder may be left to the holder&#8217;s dependents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, a holder of Musataha (or a landowner, for that matter) may petition for a waiver; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dari-abu-dhabi-regart\"><strong>DARI Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/a> provides a rapid, effective, and secure process for this. In effect, a Musataha waiver ends the contract before its expiration date and returns ownership to the landowner. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may occur for a number of reasons, such as the developer&#8217;s inability to continue working on the project.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the original contract will probably have financial clauses in place, so depending on the grounds for termination, compensation or penalties may need to be paid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Long_Lease_Contract_and_a_Musataha_Agreement_Be_Swapped\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Long Lease Contract and a Musataha Agreement Be Swapped?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Long-Lease-Contract-and-a-Musataha-Agreement-Be-Swapped.jpg\" alt=\"Long Lease Contract and a Musataha Agreement Be Swapped\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Long-Lease-Contract-and-a-Musataha-Agreement-Be-Swapped.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Long-Lease-Contract-and-a-Musataha-Agreement-Be-Swapped-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Long-Lease-Contract-and-a-Musataha-Agreement-Be-Swapped-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owners of long leasing contracts may seek to convert their agreements into Musataha contracts; DARI also provides this service. Renegotiation of the contract&#8217;s duration and rent obligations would presumably be required in case of a transfer of this nature.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, these conditions require the agreement of both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_Conditions_for_Signing_a_Musataha_Contract\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any Conditions for Signing a Musataha Contract?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there are some conditions for signing a Musataha contract. As we know the government of Abu Dhabi owns the land. It will need to specify the parties, as with other contracts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who all are involved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specifics of the contract&#8217;s subject matter (in this example, land)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Termination provisions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further understand your rights and obligations, you should seek legal counsel. Additionally, keep in mind that only Emirati citizens are qualified to participate in Musataha with the government of Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Acquiring_the_Musataha_Agreement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Acquiring the Musataha Agreement?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual rent (land area in square feet x price per square foot) is multiplied by the number of years of the contract to determine the Musataha contract value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each location in Abu Dhabi has a different price per square foot. For instance<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75 AED per square foot in Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25 Dhs\/SqFt for Al Dhafra.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee of the Musataha agreement in Abu Dhabi is based on land use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 percent of the total annual rent for business purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% for other purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Musateh (owner of the Musataha right) is always responsible for paying the price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_One_Pay_the_Musataha_Fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does One Pay the Musataha Fees?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On DARI, a feature named &#8220;Rent Payment&#8221; is available. The holder can pay their rent through this service, whether they accrued fees or paid in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended for you :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.1505%; height: 225px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Mastering Tawtheeq Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\">Tawtheeq Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Know About Tenancy Laws in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\">Tenancy Laws in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Know The Abu Dhabi Property Laws<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/abu-dhabi-property-laws-invart\">Abu Dhabi Property Laws<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>How To Do Business Setup in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/business-set-up-in-abu-dhabi-accart\">Business Setup in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Guide to Cancelling Tawtheeq Agreement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-cancellation-in-abu-dhabi-regart\">Cancelling Tawtheeq Agreement<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.089%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Acquiring a Title Deed in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46.2827%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/title-deeds-in-abu-dhabi-regart\">Acquiring a Title Deed in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_fees_for_Musataha\"><\/span>What are the fees for Musataha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Musataha fee is 225 AED approx.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Musataha_law_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What is the Musataha law in Dubai? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA certain kind of land ownership that enables its holder to rent a small area of public land is a Musataha contract.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Usufruct_and_Musataha\"><\/span>What is the difference between Usufruct and Musataha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Real Estate Law grants both the Musataha right and the usufruct right, with the Musataha right granting the Musataha right holder the right to construct, own, and use the building for the duration of the Musataha. 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